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典
典 (readings: てん; Japanese kanji) means “code / dictionary”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 辞典 (dictionary).
What does 典 mean?
| Kanji | 典 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | code / dictionary |
| Readings | てん |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 典
典 is read てん depending on the word.
Example words with 典
| Example | 辞典 (dictionary) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14